Is being “good” enough, or does God call us to something deeper?
In this message, we tackle what it means to live out goodness—not just as a surface-level niceness but as an active pursuit of what is right, true, and just. Goodness isn’t about avoiding wrongdoing or blending in with the crowd; it’s about reflecting God’s character through integrity, courage, and love. But how do we live with integrity when faced with pressure, fear, or temptation? And how does the Holy Spirit help us grow this fruit in our lives so that it strengthens our relationships and builds trust?
This week in The Truth Files series, we explore the connection between goodness and integrity. While goodness is a fruit of the Spirit, it is closely tied to the choices we make daily—how we speak honestly, confess our faults, live consistently, and commit openly. This message will help you understand how integrity grounds goodness and equips us to reflect God’s truth, even in challenging situations.
If you missed the live service or want to reflect further, you can watch the full message above anytime after. We’ve also included discussion questions to dig deeper into the message and a handout with fill-ins to guide your reflection. You can find the handout by clicking the “Download” button above. Whether you watch this on your own or share it with your small group, we hope this message encourages you.
Discussion Questions
- What stood out to you most from the message on goodness and integrity?
- How do you define goodness, and how does that compare to the biblical definition of goodness as active, intentional righteousness?
- Why do you think integrity is such an essential foundation for goodness?
- In what areas of your life do you feel the “character gap” most—where your values and actions aren’t fully aligned?
- How does the Holy Spirit play a role in growing goodness and integrity in our lives?
- Why do you think honesty in relationships is so challenging, and what role does speaking the truth in love play in building trust?
- What does “confessing regularly” look like in practical terms, and how might restitution be part of that process in your relationships?
- What is one area where you feel you could live more consistently, and how would that impact those closest to you?
- How does making an open commitment help strengthen your integrity and hold you accountable?
- What step can you take this week to reflect God’s goodness and integrity more fully in your relationships?
